A lot of people requested specific board recommendations, but it’s hard to since stock often sells out and it’s such a personal decision. I didn’t wanna make a blanket statement, so if you need help, drop a comment with your specifications and I’ll do my best to recommend options for ya. Thanks for watching and all the support! Appreciate you!!
It you are just a beginner just go with a Punked board they are complete board set ups that are honestly good quality for a fair price. It’s a start for someone looking for longboarding starter kit.
Justin Milligan no I’m not a beginner I just like reviews for loaded boards and there are far and few in between and I really like how the guy review boards that’s why I want him to review any loaded boards
Justin Milligan and lmaoooooooooooooooo no go for a landyachtzs board instead for the price you’re getting the absolute best quality and if you can get the FG watercolor that extra layer of fiberglass is amazing and also the wheels the wheels are incredible
As a beginner who has read many other "beginner guides," I can confirm that this video is perfect and easy to understand. Thank you for making such an informative yet short video.
Trigger moment at 0:43... I felt that.... I kept running into fake articles when looking for a dancing longboard that had absolutely no idea what they were saying and were just tryna sell amazon boards
Also heck yea go used! There’s plenty of boards out there sitting in peoples garages collecting dust and they’ll probably be just as good if not better than an amazon board
For real. I finally stopped looking on there, went on to various forums before finally finding my Landyachtz Stratus. 100% worth the $200 I spent on it. It's perfect for me and anything I want to do with it
Started cruising recently on the same Dingy blunt. Complete beginner, it took about a month of riding wearing all joints protection to feel comfortable, but now I’m getting to my office and back on my Dinghy almost every day. So glad that I didn’t listen to people who told me that Dingy is not for beginners and I needed some bigger board.
My recommendation for anyone starting out is to cycle through a bunch of different used boards. Every time I changed boards, I broke through a skill plateau. No joke, riding a Penny Nickel Board after my first board was crushed by a bus was the biggest skill booster. At first I hated it because it was such a contrast to my stupid long pintail cruiser, but that contrast challenged me to get good. Then I converted a skate deck someone left in the lobby and learned a completely different skillset. Currently rocking a 38" 2012 Tomahawk which I absolutely love, but I'm thinking of getting something a little more nimble with a kicktail for slapping sidewalks. And the cool part is, I wouldn't know that if I hadn't tried a as many boards as I have. Also thinking of grabbing a dancing deck just because I know it's another way moving the progression bar a couple more notches.
I absolutely agree! I bought a ZFlex Pintail for my first time, and was having difficulties with that off the bat. Then I bought the Landyachtz Drop Cat, a Sector 9 Drop through, and now riding that top mount zFlex is no problem at all. (I love it now that I've got down carving) Also bought my first "short" board not too long ago (Landyachtz Dugout), so I can tackle shorter styles, but trying different boards has definitely built my skill up 100%.
I'm a fan of cheap, used, and even low quality stuff for starting out in most things. It's a learning experience. If you're not too invested or attached to your board because it's an old beater or cheap deck, it's easier to find the things you don't like about it, or you think you don't. You won't feel as compelled to like it just because you spent $500 on top tier stuff that doesn't fit your size, weight, or riding style but the hype told you is the 'best'. Once you get to know what you like and don't like by feel and function then you'll be able to choose the board that's right for you. A LOT of it is individual though, and that's why there's so many options. There is no 'best' overall board that you can buy without experience. The 'best' board is the one that you feel is an extension of you, with nothing extra and nothing missing, regardless of brand or discipline. Try to ride or at least stand on as many boards as possible, ask your friends who skate if you can feel their board out. Stand on it and notice how your feet fit, how the concave feels, and how much of what kind of concave it has. If you can (and if you have basic skills like pushing and turning), roll around a bit and notice how tight or wide it turns or carves. Try to notice what different heights of boards feel like, and trucks as well. Different brands of trucks perform differently, none are any better than the other generally, but if you like to carve then some trucks will dive into the carve and give you a surfy, flowy feel at low speeds. On the other hand some riders (like myself) HATE feeling any dive or dip in the turn, and will look for trucks and bushings that eliminate it. Be aware of it. Does the board feel like it gets higher or lower in a carve? Do you like it? And that's the big question to ask when you try ANY board, do YOU like it? Does it fit? Is the concave comfortable? Does it have a nose or tail and do you use them? Does dive feel good or bad? Ride as much different stuff as you can and remember what feels good. Remember WHY it felt good, what you like about the size, shape, concave, flex, stiffness, and all the other details and look for boards with those features for any serious purchase. If you're so new to skating that you can't so much as push, then get any borrowed or secondhand board that will fit under your feet and learn to just get comfortable standing on it. Stand on it indoors on a rug and just pretend you're rolling while you watch youtube videos. Just get used to feeling the board under you, the trucks leaning, and eventually your body will figure out what to do. Binge watch something while standing on your board and you'll soon find a comfortable stance that feels natural.
@@Daniel-tx2vt Pretty much, just extend that to everything. Personally i like the cheap, basic, or manually operated stuff when starting out in almost anything because it forces you to learn to overcome challenges early and adapt before you develop muscle memory. You encounter problems and break stuff, and when you do, you learn a lot more about the subject by having to apply theory to solve a problem, increasing your own knowledge and experience in the subject. The biggest benefit though is by doing this i learn to deal with limitations and problems, and find out WHY better or more specialized equipment is worth it, or right for me.
i love my sector 9 pintail board, it looks like a surfboard and rides like a dream, i also put reds bearings on mine, i’ve just got into longboarding and it’s so much fun with friends and music! and i also loved my cheaper globe longboard for freestyle, super fun and easy to learn on!
@@khangkieu2610 you'd slide. I believe there is one to fully stop but that i think is for more moderite speeds. there are ones for more high speeds but that just slows you down.
Ordered a board on Amazon, not too expensive because I’m gonna learn. I’m 23 and I’m so excited to ride and learn tomorrow since I get off work early. Had it for a week and I’ve been thinking about riding it the whole week.
Im a downhill/freeride skater for 3 years now and still enjoyed watching this. Great video my guy. I think average sized 33" to 39" drop-through boards are also good overall boards for beginners who dont know yet which style their into.
My first proper board was a mini cruiser, I used it to get around my college campus. Now I use a full size longboard with a platypus shape (with a fairly broad nose and tail) to get around my hometown. Our streets and pathways suck here though (small semi-rural town in Ireland) so I've been considering getting some chunkier wheels. Finally I've picked up a super cheap standard skateboard from Amazon recently to try learn how to ollie, just for fun.
I'm a beginner and bought a higher quality board (Arbor)and what I noticed is it's been easier to learn on because the board wheels so smooth. Some of the cheaper boards are just so difficult to ride as a beginner because the wheels kind of trip you up (in my limited experience).
I've had an Arbor longboard too for about 4 years now and they are very smooth, longboard wheels are generally softer than skateboard wheels, which is why I've never preferred skateboards
When I started early this past summer, I knew I would eventually want to upgrade but wanted something simple to cruise around on. I went with a Retrospec 41" Pintail which I got for only $60, so I was not expecting much, but I'm thrilled with it so far - to anyone looking for something similar to me (an absolute beginner looking for casual fun) I absolutely would say the great reviews for Retrospec are accurate. However, I know now that I am confident on a board and will want to continue this hobby for a long time, so I am planning on upgrading as predicted. Thanks to your channel, I've started saving for a Dinghy board to downsize, yet upgrade - so that I can commute around my college campus and learn some tricks.
Awesome to hear, thanks for sharing this! As long as you’re okay with a smaller deck, then the dinghy will be a really solid next board. Thanks for watching!
Congrats on blowing up a little, I subscribed like a week ago at 700 subscribers and now you are close to 2k,and honestly, with the quality of the videos you definitely deserve it
I got a longboard from "Spiele-Max" (a German company for kid's toys) few years ago and it costs only 40 euros. I mean, I can use it, but I think a good board will be a much better experience
Nope didn’t died just yet 🤗 but I have not yet moved to California to bomb hills yet! I’ve got 5 long boards now and really love the Shark Wheels they have made life easier on me!
I just got a Quest Super Cruiser (44 inch board) and I’ve been obsessed. I got it used, like new, and I have noticed nothing wrong with it. I went on a 2 mile total ride. 1 mile to a shop, 1 back to my house. With it being my first long ride on the board I noticed that after about a mile, it started making a slight noise when riding fast but without too much pressure in the front. Apart from this tiny thing, it has been a complete blessing and i completely love it
I’ve been longboarding on a cruising board for 2 years I just got a freestyle board today and I’m so excited to start riding a new style. This wasn’t wasting for me at all and thank you for the information
This is missing on the youtubes. Keep chasing the quality and the value givivng and this will go very well for you! I have been missing something like this in the longboard section of the internet. I commend you for your focus on quality even tho your channel is small right now. Keep it up bro, i am cheering for you! Stay Amazing!!!!
I have the platypus shape one and I haven't seen many people use those so far. Knowing they're freestyle and versatile is kind of reassuring because I wasn't 100% sure. Thank you!
I skate street, but recently started considering a nice cruiser board to ride around town on. I had no clue where to start. You are HANDS DOWN the BEST channel I’ve stumbled on. Helpful info, great production value. Just everything about it is spot on. Subscribed and I’m recommending you to my friends as well. Keep up the great work!
I decided to teach myself how to longboard being stuck at home starting in March, and my Ehler has held up really well! I actually just put my second set of bearings on. And if you're into asthetic stuff, you can customize what graphic it has & all the other components on the build-a-board site. I'm kinda a tall guy in a semi rural spot, but my 41" was in the $120-$140 with some of the options I chose. For a beginner with craptastic balance who was testing the waters, I would highly recommend them for a first board. 👍
My first board was a sector 9 board which lasted for 4ish years of daily use, very solid board, until I left it in my underground storage room for too long and it got moldy beyond repair. That’s why I’m here, thinking of getting another longboard, possibly another sector nine. They’re definitely capable of making great quality long boards that can take a beating.
My first board (that i still use) is Globe cruiser board i got off of amazon for about $150 and it is a wonderful board, it rides so well and feels great. I later bought new bearings and some shark wheels because of the environment I ride in, but overall the original board was a 10/10 from me
I’m not a freestyle rider, more of a cruiser myself. I actually tested out a drop through board and found out that the lower center of gravity that’s have with the drop through was way more comfortable. I’m not a scientist but considering I’m a bigger guy I feel like I had more control due being a little closer to the ground unlike how I am when I’m on a cruiser. Plus almost no wheel bite on the drop through so that’s pretty rad. I just wanted to share my opinion because maybe I could help some people out along with this really good video guide.
Great video! One thing I’ve learned over the years of introducing friends to longboarding is never assume they know anything. I have had friends that buy a surfy type longboard and want to bomb some hills. So I usually recommend for beginners a solid drop-through longboard. Most people don’t know what I mean, but they’re looking for stability to go down some medium sized hills. Anyway, love watching your channel!
I have a few Loaded and Landyachtz boards, which are amazing. I also recommend Bustin for the mid-tier. Huge props for Muir too, they do free shipping on everything
@@concrete-waves I don't see a double-drop board behind you, so not sure if you have one, but the Sportster would be an awesome board to review. I checked the price again and it's actually more of a top-tier board pricewise. Great videos!
I bought a skateboard first and have decided I enjoyed the cruising aspect of it most, but it wasn't comfortable. So I bought myself my first longboard. A Retrospec board. Don't remember the name but it's huge (40+in) and was about $60. I swapped the bearings for Fireball Bearings (my friend uses them in his longboard and feel amazing) and that's been my set up. I like how wide the board is and how much concave there is. The length is a bit difficult at times to manage since I'm not very tall. The wheels are harder rubber so I'm thinking about replacing them with shark wheels. Today I just bought my friend's Sector 9 longboard. Unlike the RetroSpec, it isnt a drop-down so it feels like I'm flying. A bit....weird to get used to. But I like it. It's smaller than the other one and the wheels are softer. I'm tempted to put some better (faster/smoother) bearings in it but I'm not sure what to go with if I do
Highly recommend against buying a retrospec board bought one as my first longboard the deck snapped while I was cruising around a park. Got a replacement and the same thing happened. Save up and get a landyachtz or some other reputable brand
Yup, I completely agree with you. The only time I'd recommend it is if the person doesn't know if they want to get into longboarding. But in most cases, I'd recommend saving up more and avoiding it. Thanks for the suggestion!
Yeah I have a Santa Cruz longboard just bought it 5 days ago haven’t ridden it cause it’s snowing waiting till summer to ride it I have a land yacht and a random board I bought off of Amazon and that’s the one I use in any weather just waiting for it it snap so much flex just not when I’m bombing hills 😂 I don’t have pintail boards I hate them don’t know why
My first board was from Osprey Action Sports and I got a 40" pintail complete longboard, with slide gloves and a helmet for £56. I used it to learn dancing/freestyle and learned how to pop shuv, ollie and nollie bigspin on it. The deck lasted me almost a year, the wheels lasted a bit longer and I'm still riding with some of the same bearings from that board 2.25 years on. If you're in the UK, you should definitely check them out.
Just picked up the Landyachts Drop Cat 33" and it is a BEAST. Super versatile for cruising or freeride and stable enough for bombing smaller hills. Would definitely recommend for people who have a budget above 200.
For your first board, trying them out in person (in the store) or asking a friend to try theirs is a great way to figure out what length and shape of board you prefer
After buying a cruiser earlier this year I don’t WANT to be spending anymore money on boards but... I’ve kinda been wanting a longboard but I for the life of me couldn’t figure out what kind I wanted/needed. This video was very helpful though! Now I feel like I got a better idea of what I need so thank you!!
I am one of your first subscribers, I signed up when you had 130 subscribers and I have seen all your videos, I am very happy about your last milestone of 1800 subscribers, the quality of your videos is absurd, the quality of your videos is equal to a youtuber with 500,000 subscribers and more, really congratulations, and when you are famous remember me😉
That cruiser board looked so much like the street boards I was riding in the 80's Getting a bit old for street and flatland freestyle, but I been curious about longboards for a while. And it looks again like the freestyle longboard might be the best fit for me. Thanks for bringing me up to speed on what's what
My first board was a 40 inch mercer. It was about $180 and platypus shaped. My reason for getting that shape was because im not really interested in tricks but i want to dance on or around my board. I also got it that shape for cruising and to avoid wheel bite. I just got into longboarding and i actually just got my first board a few months ago like in july. I mainly just want to cruise though. I have 2 boards now but i want all different types and start a collection 😁
This video definitely helped me confirm the board I had in mind. Mini cruiser 24" maple deck, with pu wheels, and 3.25" aluminium trucks (probably the first thing to upgrade down the road).
Here’s a tip for budget; go to a local skate shop! They have longboards and everything you need, no shipping and often they’re marked down a little bit for the same quality :)
I'm a beginner long boarder and I have brought Retrospec and Magneto. They are great quality boards, but they save money with cheaper trucks and wheels. I ended up replacing the bearings with Redz for 20 bucks and they are amazing!
I was shopping for my own board for like 2 weeks, finally bought one and of course NOW i come across your channel. this would have been so helpful haha I love your stuff bro. Keep it up and hopefully this channel makes you big bucks soon
i got a retrospec as my first longboard to see how it is, super nice for just cruising. im looking for a freestyle longboard that's good quality so yeah
Bought an arbor brand freestyle board as my first a few weeks ago. I’m 22, Never skated before, and I totally suck, but I never knew I’d love it so much. Thanks for the awesome advice and the informative video!
My first long board was a 42" arbor flat fish I was like 15 and I got the battle worn deck and the scars to prove it. Definitely wish safety gear was pushed a little harder at the time though, ate the slide more times than I'd like to admit.
Just in case other beginners are finding this now: I'm a lifelong skater and my wife just got into it, and she just wanted something to cruise along with me. She started on a mini cruiser, but the small size and wheelbase made balancing quite hard as a first time skater. I would like recommend starting with a platypus long board until you gain a good sense of balancing on the board, at least enough to push reliably, before switching to a cruiser (if you want to, or stick to the long board).
Suggestion For New Longboarders: If you have a low budget, upgrade your board with Zealous bearings. They’re great bearings that are under $20. Just remember not to clean or relube them though, since they use a special nano-ceramic lube. This shouldn’t matter though since they'll last a few years without any cleaning.
I have my 15 year old red bones in my penny nickle board, and they still glide smooth as butter. I've taken them completely apart 3 times, cleaned them with rubbing alcohol, then re-lubed with red bones speed cream.
Been here since 200 and am glad that you are doing so well, I watched all your videos full through to help with the algorithm since you deserve a more subs, cheers mate
I’ve been riding a local company boards for a while and my local shop that isn’t that far away from me is pretty awesome. I live in the mountains and weight 260 because of my height and weight so I push them to the limit by nature but they always work with me and never argue back or anything. I love my boards
My first board was a never summer and ever since then I've been in love with the boards so much so I own 2 now a clutch and heist but sadly I had to buy them used since the company has stopped making longboards and is now focusing they're attention to their snowboards. I would strongly recommend never summer if you can find one. Great build and excellent quality boards
I started boarding earlier this year on a Kryptonics (very affordable but I wouldn't buy again) then a Sector 9 but I wasn't completely comfortable until I bought my Landyahtz Tugboat! After trying out cruisers at a skate shop it was the best board for me and it totally helped me gain confidence in my skating! 1000/10 would highly recommend!
I used to recommend a volador for a first board IF you aren't sure you like skating, and/or aren't sure you're able to balance. the 60 dollar board i bought from amazon was perfect for that for me. Once I knew I liked it, and could do it, I got nicer wheels and bearings, then later when I had the money, got nicer trucks. It was great, though I'd never buy another, that time of getting a cheap one to try the activity has come and gone. Then I finally got a nice bracket board, and love what the Volador did for me. But that was back when they were $60,. Now that they're 120 bucks, they're not worth it anymore.
My first board was in the high cost category. It was a long island pintail longboard, it was the best impulse buy of my life, the pintail is such a comfy cruising board and i recommend long island as a high quality brand, but be weary of tail-scrape stopping with your board if you're going for a pintail, my pin's tail aint so sharp no more
Personally I have a goldcoast classic blond pintail, I bought it two years ago and it’s been great, funny enough I picked it up at a vans shoe store, I changed out the wheels and bearings primarily to change up the look of the board and it’s been great
I've been researching what longboard to get for my daughter who is 12 and I have to say this video was really helpful. Decided to go with Landyachtz Drop Cat 33, hope she likes it!
Love the content man. I recently got a drop through board and would love to see you make a video about them regarding pros/cons and how to get the best use out of them. Cheers!
I went to the beach last week and my friend who lives down there let me ride her regular board and her electric longboard. I fell in love and just ordered a 75 dollar one off Amazon that has really good reviews. I can’t wait to get it and if I like it I’m upgrading.
I also recommended Yocaher brand as well, it is in the midrange price category and the shipping is incorporated in the price. It is online. They have pretty solid boards, (my longboard is literally in my profile picture). Great video dude!
Some extra comments from someone who's been longboarding for a while: For dancing, I'd say get a topmount dancer so you have big kicks. Landyachtz, bastl and timber are good makes. For cruising, if you seriously want something to commute on or go a long distance, get a dropthrough, dropdown or doubledrop. They get your foot as close to the ground as possible and it makes it easier to push. I commute in a city and use a landyachtz switch with big soft wheels. I spend less effort and go much quicker than people on cruisers. The lack of a tail and big turning circle hasn't really been that much of an issue, YMMV. For downhill/freeride, everyone has to start somewhere. Remember to get slide gloves and protection. Landyachtz, rocket and rayne are good makes. Learn to slide on a small hill, preferably with someone to teach you. If you are unsure you can get a dancer as you can try light downhill/freeride on them. If you like downhill then get a proper downhill/freeride deck.
This is good to hear, I'm not interested in doing more than cruising but I live in a suburban/rural area so I was looking at drop throughs for extra stability on bad roads. But everywhere I've looked when I try to research good cruising ones tells me to just get a minicruiser. Will continue my quest for a dropthrough for cruising!
The Sector 9 Lookouts are also very good beginner boards, I went from a penny to the Bico Lookout (beautiful board, $200) and I'm honestly very pleased with it. Fast, very easy to balance on, and great quality bamboo. Flexes pretty well without feeling like it will snap. The only thing I have a problem with it is the bearings, but Zumies carries REDS bearings for pretty cheap, which makes the board feel like butter. I use my board mostly to get from point A to point B, as well as just free cruising for enjoyment. One of the best investments I've ever made.
bro you're such a solid youtuber like your advice is so reliable and non-bias, i just ordered a penny longboard based on your recommendation. love ur work
To help me to see if I liked long boarding or skate boarding is I went to a friends house that has both and let me try it out and long board felt a lot for comfortable and stable for me:)
![The very basics of longboarding ! [ Longboard talk EP1 ]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/a7oVFksFqQA/mqdefault.jpg)
A lot of people requested specific board recommendations, but it’s hard to since stock often sells out and it’s such a personal decision. I didn’t wanna make a blanket statement, so if you need help, drop a comment with your specifications and I’ll do my best to recommend options for ya. Thanks for watching and all the support! Appreciate you!!
Shred Shack any board from loaded really
It you are just a beginner just go with a Punked board they are complete board set ups that are honestly good quality for a fair price. It’s a start for someone looking for longboarding starter kit.
Justin Milligan no I’m not a beginner I just like reviews for loaded boards and there are far and few in between and I really like how the guy review boards that’s why I want him to review any loaded boards
Justin Milligan and lmaoooooooooooooooo no go for a landyachtzs board instead for the price you’re getting the absolute best quality and if you can get the FG watercolor that extra layer of fiberglass is amazing and also the wheels the wheels are incredible
Yo would u consider doing a review on the 44” quest super cruiser
"Avoid downhill when beginning."
Me: lives in a valley surrounded by only hills. 👁👄👁
Lol I learned how to balance by going down hills
Same lol
Ong same
Me living in switzerland ;-;
just think your learning curve, now looks like the streets you live on, faster then most do
“Plus you’re pumping money into your local economy which is... always dope” absolutely legendary
Right on
I’m not a beginner and my time wasn’t wasted
Stoked to hear that!
@@concrete-waves same here, you made a great video mate
i skateboard and im not interested in starting to longboard but still found this enjoyable. haha
@@fajer1888 it is
So then why did u click on the vid
As a beginner who has read many other "beginner guides," I can confirm that this video is perfect and easy to understand. Thank you for making such an informative yet short video.
Watching this after I've already ordered my board but it's still interesting!
Thanks for watching anyways! Really appreciate it
Me too! Waiting on my Landyachtz
Lol same
Exact same lmao
Same I’m waiting on my platypus pine sky
That clear board in the top left looks dope tho.
That’s what mine looks like except it’s not clear
It’s the ghost longboard. I was looking at that but they are kind of expensive and I should probably learn how to ride first ...
Ikr😂😂
Agreed.
@@spaghettirantanen2187 $180 isn’t that bad broskie
Trigger moment at 0:43... I felt that....
I kept running into fake articles when looking for a dancing longboard that had absolutely no idea what they were saying and were just tryna sell amazon boards
Also heck yea go used! There’s plenty of boards out there sitting in peoples garages collecting dust and they’ll probably be just as good if not better than an amazon board
Haha it's crazy! The majority of sites are selling Amazon boards
For real. I finally stopped looking on there, went on to various forums before finally finding my Landyachtz Stratus. 100% worth the $200 I spent on it. It's perfect for me and anything I want to do with it
Started cruising recently on the same Dingy blunt. Complete beginner, it took about a month of riding wearing all joints protection to feel comfortable, but now I’m getting to my office and back on my Dinghy almost every day. So glad that I didn’t listen to people who told me that Dingy is not for beginners and I needed some bigger board.
My recommendation for anyone starting out is to cycle through a bunch of different used boards. Every time I changed boards, I broke through a skill plateau. No joke, riding a Penny Nickel Board after my first board was crushed by a bus was the biggest skill booster. At first I hated it because it was such a contrast to my stupid long pintail cruiser, but that contrast challenged me to get good. Then I converted a skate deck someone left in the lobby and learned a completely different skillset.
Currently rocking a 38" 2012 Tomahawk which I absolutely love, but I'm thinking of getting something a little more nimble with a kicktail for slapping sidewalks. And the cool part is, I wouldn't know that if I hadn't tried a as many boards as I have. Also thinking of grabbing a dancing deck just because I know it's another way moving the progression bar a couple more notches.
This is really solid insight Mike, thanks for sharing. It's all about progression !!
I absolutely agree! I bought a ZFlex Pintail for my first time, and was having difficulties with that off the bat. Then I bought the Landyachtz Drop Cat, a Sector 9 Drop through, and now riding that top mount zFlex is no problem at all. (I love it now that I've got down carving) Also bought my first "short" board not too long ago (Landyachtz Dugout), so I can tackle shorter styles, but trying different boards has definitely built my skill up 100%.
I'm a fan of cheap, used, and even low quality stuff for starting out in most things. It's a learning experience. If you're not too invested or attached to your board because it's an old beater or cheap deck, it's easier to find the things you don't like about it, or you think you don't. You won't feel as compelled to like it just because you spent $500 on top tier stuff that doesn't fit your size, weight, or riding style but the hype told you is the 'best'. Once you get to know what you like and don't like by feel and function then you'll be able to choose the board that's right for you. A LOT of it is individual though, and that's why there's so many options. There is no 'best' overall board that you can buy without experience. The 'best' board is the one that you feel is an extension of you, with nothing extra and nothing missing, regardless of brand or discipline.
Try to ride or at least stand on as many boards as possible, ask your friends who skate if you can feel their board out. Stand on it and notice how your feet fit, how the concave feels, and how much of what kind of concave it has. If you can (and if you have basic skills like pushing and turning), roll around a bit and notice how tight or wide it turns or carves. Try to notice what different heights of boards feel like, and trucks as well. Different brands of trucks perform differently, none are any better than the other generally, but if you like to carve then some trucks will dive into the carve and give you a surfy, flowy feel at low speeds. On the other hand some riders (like myself) HATE feeling any dive or dip in the turn, and will look for trucks and bushings that eliminate it. Be aware of it. Does the board feel like it gets higher or lower in a carve? Do you like it?
And that's the big question to ask when you try ANY board, do YOU like it? Does it fit? Is the concave comfortable? Does it have a nose or tail and do you use them? Does dive feel good or bad? Ride as much different stuff as you can and remember what feels good. Remember WHY it felt good, what you like about the size, shape, concave, flex, stiffness, and all the other details and look for boards with those features for any serious purchase.
If you're so new to skating that you can't so much as push, then get any borrowed or secondhand board that will fit under your feet and learn to just get comfortable standing on it. Stand on it indoors on a rug and just pretend you're rolling while you watch youtube videos. Just get used to feeling the board under you, the trucks leaning, and eventually your body will figure out what to do. Binge watch something while standing on your board and you'll soon find a comfortable stance that feels natural.
Ahh the same mindset as drawing using different boards is like using different mediums and learning an entirely new skillset.
@@Daniel-tx2vt Pretty much, just extend that to everything. Personally i like the cheap, basic, or manually operated stuff when starting out in almost anything because it forces you to learn to overcome challenges early and adapt before you develop muscle memory. You encounter problems and break stuff, and when you do, you learn a lot more about the subject by having to apply theory to solve a problem, increasing your own knowledge and experience in the subject. The biggest benefit though is by doing this i learn to deal with limitations and problems, and find out WHY better or more specialized equipment is worth it, or right for me.
I’m 55 and still riding my longboard! Fun stuff!
That's awesome. Love to hear it!
i love my sector 9 pintail board, it looks like a surfboard and rides like a dream, i also put reds bearings on mine, i’ve just got into longboarding and it’s so much fun with friends and music! and i also loved my cheaper globe longboard for freestyle, super fun and easy to learn on!
Awesome! How would you say the stock bearings were on the Sector Pintail?
@@concrete-waves how do you stop your board downhill and I’m trying to get to school fast
@@khangkieu2610 you'd slide. I believe there is one to fully stop but that i think is for more moderite speeds. there are ones for more high speeds but that just slows you down.
@@khangkieu2610 research "how to stop a longboard downhill"
Do you think pintail beats a dancing or hammer head shaped longboard? I can't decide
Ordered a board on Amazon, not too expensive because I’m gonna learn. I’m 23 and I’m so excited to ride and learn tomorrow since I get off work early. Had it for a week and I’ve been thinking about riding it the whole week.
how's it going so far?
I am also so excited to ride a skate board.. I am 13
Tell us how it’s going!!!!
bro you’ve gotten 1k subs in a week. happy for you my dude🙌
Thanks man! Yeah, I'm stoked!!
I always just wanted to cruise and learn simple tricks so I got a pintail longboard
Dose it work really good on a rough surface
@@annabanana4752 it depends on the wheels, if you wanna ride on a rough surface buy softer wheels (around 80 A or so)
Im a downhill/freeride skater for 3 years now and still enjoyed watching this. Great video my guy. I think average sized 33" to 39" drop-through boards are also good overall boards for beginners who dont know yet which style their into.
Dude I'm stokeeddd to hear that. Great suggestion. I agree, that a range of 33-39" is very solid for a beginner. Thanks for watching!
My first proper board was a mini cruiser, I used it to get around my college campus. Now I use a full size longboard with a platypus shape (with a fairly broad nose and tail) to get around my hometown. Our streets and pathways suck here though (small semi-rural town in Ireland) so I've been considering getting some chunkier wheels.
Finally I've picked up a super cheap standard skateboard from Amazon recently to try learn how to ollie, just for fun.
I'm a beginner and bought a higher quality board (Arbor)and what I noticed is it's been easier to learn on because the board wheels so smooth. Some of the cheaper boards are just so difficult to ride as a beginner because the wheels kind of trip you up (in my limited experience).
I've had an Arbor longboard too for about 4 years now and they are very smooth, longboard wheels are generally softer than skateboard wheels, which is why I've never preferred skateboards
Dropcruiser is great. Slap some phat 97mm wheels on there for crappy roads.
Found by accident. Did not disappoint. Keep up the great work mate!
Thanks, I really appreciate that!
Bish, Bash Bosh - you found it.
@@concrete-waves Found after accident. Did not disappoint. ^^
When I started early this past summer, I knew I would eventually want to upgrade but wanted something simple to cruise around on. I went with a Retrospec 41" Pintail which I got for only $60, so I was not expecting much, but I'm thrilled with it so far - to anyone looking for something similar to me (an absolute beginner looking for casual fun) I absolutely would say the great reviews for Retrospec are accurate. However, I know now that I am confident on a board and will want to continue this hobby for a long time, so I am planning on upgrading as predicted. Thanks to your channel, I've started saving for a Dinghy board to downsize, yet upgrade - so that I can commute around my college campus and learn some tricks.
Awesome to hear, thanks for sharing this! As long as you’re okay with a smaller deck, then the dinghy will be a really solid next board. Thanks for watching!
its truly an addiction lol, i have 2 i would have more but uh cars are pretty fuckin heavy lmao
Congrats on blowing up a little, I subscribed like a week ago at 700 subscribers and now you are close to 2k,and honestly, with the quality of the videos you definitely deserve it
Thanks man, I really appreciate your support. Means a lot!
@@concrete-waves now you have 16,000 a month later your blowing up!
@@concrete-waves the comment aged well
The secret is, don't waste your time to choose a longboard, let the longboard choose you!!!
That’s what I did I saw the one I liked and got it. I didn’t even look at any other boards lol.
like Harry Potter :D
When feel is real you make the deal!
That’s what I did, I grabbed one based on the graphics
Me, who’s a beginner, that just got a downhill drop deck off amazon
I’m in danger
I got a longboard from "Spiele-Max" (a German company for kid's toys) few years ago and it costs only 40 euros. I mean, I can use it, but I think a good board will be a much better experience
How are you doing 2 years later?
We need an update!
Unless you died 😅
Nope didn’t died just yet 🤗 but I have not yet moved to California to bomb hills yet! I’ve got 5 long boards now and really love the Shark Wheels they have made life easier on me!
@@EricMims-wj9jk the dementia is kicking in
I just got a Quest Super Cruiser (44 inch board) and I’ve been obsessed. I got it used, like new, and I have noticed nothing wrong with it. I went on a 2 mile total ride. 1 mile to a shop, 1 back to my house. With it being my first long ride on the board I noticed that after about a mile, it started making a slight noise when riding fast but without too much pressure in the front. Apart from this tiny thing, it has been a complete blessing and i completely love it
I’ve been longboarding on a cruising board for 2 years I just got a freestyle board today and I’m so excited to start riding a new style. This wasn’t wasting for me at all and thank you for the information
Didn't find this video until after I got my first board. I went with a 40in drop down from Santa Cruz and so far it's been a great experience.
This is missing on the youtubes. Keep chasing the quality and the value givivng and this will go very well for you! I have been missing something like this in the longboard section of the internet. I commend you for your focus on quality even tho your channel is small right now. Keep it up bro, i am cheering for you! Stay Amazing!!!!
Stoked to hear that, thanks so much!! Means a lot
I have the platypus shape one and I haven't seen many people use those so far. Knowing they're freestyle and versatile is kind of reassuring because I wasn't 100% sure. Thank you!
I skate street, but recently started considering a nice cruiser board to ride around town on. I had no clue where to start. You are HANDS DOWN the BEST channel I’ve stumbled on. Helpful info, great production value. Just everything about it is spot on. Subscribed and I’m recommending you to my friends as well. Keep up the great work!
Clean, honest, sincere...
Thanks for watching!
Gold standard. Another phenomenal video. This would've helped me so much, you're doing great work man.
Wow, thanks! Just trying to put out stuff that'll help, so I'm stoked to hear that
I decided to teach myself how to longboard being stuck at home starting in March, and my Ehler has held up really well! I actually just put my second set of bearings on. And if you're into asthetic stuff, you can customize what graphic it has & all the other components on the build-a-board site. I'm kinda a tall guy in a semi rural spot, but my 41" was in the $120-$140 with some of the options I chose. For a beginner with craptastic balance who was testing the waters, I would highly recommend them for a first board. 👍
My first board was a sector 9 board which lasted for 4ish years of daily use, very solid board, until I left it in my underground storage room for too long and it got moldy beyond repair. That’s why I’m here, thinking of getting another longboard, possibly another sector nine. They’re definitely capable of making great quality long boards that can take a beating.
what about quest boards are they better then a skateboard for cruising around a town?
My first board (that i still use) is Globe cruiser board i got off of amazon for about $150 and it is a wonderful board, it rides so well and feels great. I later bought new bearings and some shark wheels because of the environment I ride in, but overall the original board was a 10/10 from me
I’m not a freestyle rider, more of a cruiser myself. I actually tested out a drop through board and found out that the lower center of gravity that’s have with the drop through was way more comfortable. I’m not a scientist but considering I’m a bigger guy I feel like I had more control due being a little closer to the ground unlike how I am when I’m on a cruiser. Plus almost no wheel bite on the drop through so that’s pretty rad. I just wanted to share my opinion because maybe I could help some people out along with this really good video guide.
Great video! One thing I’ve learned over the years of introducing friends to longboarding is never assume they know anything. I have had friends that buy a surfy type longboard and want to bomb some hills. So I usually recommend for beginners a solid drop-through longboard. Most people don’t know what I mean, but they’re looking for stability to go down some medium sized hills. Anyway, love watching your channel!
I have a few Loaded and Landyachtz boards, which are amazing. I also recommend Bustin for the mid-tier. Huge props for Muir too, they do free shipping on everything
Bustin is another I've heard so much about but never tried. Can never go wrong with Muir in my opinion
@@concrete-waves I don't see a double-drop board behind you, so not sure if you have one, but the Sportster would be an awesome board to review. I checked the price again and it's actually more of a top-tier board pricewise. Great videos!
@@ourcore I've actually never tried a double-drop but I'd love to get to it in the future. Thanks for watching!
I’ve had a arbor board for a couple years and it’s honestly been my favorite longboard I own, they are also very sexc
I bought a skateboard first and have decided I enjoyed the cruising aspect of it most, but it wasn't comfortable. So I bought myself my first longboard. A Retrospec board. Don't remember the name but it's huge (40+in) and was about $60. I swapped the bearings for Fireball Bearings (my friend uses them in his longboard and feel amazing) and that's been my set up. I like how wide the board is and how much concave there is. The length is a bit difficult at times to manage since I'm not very tall. The wheels are harder rubber so I'm thinking about replacing them with shark wheels.
Today I just bought my friend's Sector 9 longboard. Unlike the RetroSpec, it isnt a drop-down so it feels like I'm flying. A bit....weird to get used to. But I like it. It's smaller than the other one and the wheels are softer. I'm tempted to put some better (faster/smoother) bearings in it but I'm not sure what to go with if I do
I know this is 3 years late but I love the Shark Wheels.
They are epic
Highly recommend against buying a retrospec board bought one as my first longboard the deck snapped while I was cruising around a park. Got a replacement and the same thing happened. Save up and get a landyachtz or some other reputable brand
Yup, I completely agree with you. The only time I'd recommend it is if the person doesn't know if they want to get into longboarding. But in most cases, I'd recommend saving up more and avoiding it. Thanks for the suggestion!
Punked is a decent brand I got a sick drop deck. Yea it snapped but that was because I let my friend kickflip it.
Thanks for this comment, I was thinking about buying one 😅
Yeah I have a Santa Cruz longboard just bought it 5 days ago haven’t ridden it cause it’s snowing waiting till summer to ride it I have a land yacht and a random board I bought off of Amazon and that’s the one I use in any weather just waiting for it it snap so much flex just not when I’m bombing hills 😂 I don’t have pintail boards I hate them don’t know why
I just bought a retrospec for 70 mannnnnnnnn
My first board was from Osprey Action Sports and I got a 40" pintail complete longboard, with slide gloves and a helmet for £56. I used it to learn dancing/freestyle and learned how to pop shuv, ollie and nollie bigspin on it. The deck lasted me almost a year, the wheels lasted a bit longer and I'm still riding with some of the same bearings from that board 2.25 years on. If you're in the UK, you should definitely check them out.
This channel is absolutely underrated.
Keep going!
Thanks so much! Appreciate that
Just picked up the Landyachts Drop Cat 33" and it is a BEAST. Super versatile for cruising or freeride and stable enough for bombing smaller hills. Would definitely recommend for people who have a budget above 200.
For your first board, trying them out in person (in the store) or asking a friend to try theirs is a great way to figure out what length and shape of board you prefer
After buying a cruiser earlier this year I don’t WANT to be spending anymore money on boards but... I’ve kinda been wanting a longboard but I for the life of me couldn’t figure out what kind I wanted/needed. This video was very helpful though! Now I feel like I got a better idea of what I need so thank you!!
I am one of your first subscribers, I signed up when you had 130 subscribers and I have seen all your videos, I am very happy about your last milestone of 1800 subscribers, the quality of your videos is absurd, the quality of your videos is equal to a youtuber with 500,000 subscribers and more, really congratulations, and when you are famous remember me😉
Wow, thanks so much for always supporting. Really appreciate it!
ive been longboarding for 4 years but i just like watching a guy talking about longboards for begginers
That cruiser board looked so much like the street boards I was riding in the 80's
Getting a bit old for street and flatland freestyle, but I been curious about longboards for a while.
And it looks again like the freestyle longboard might be the best fit for me.
Thanks for bringing me up to speed on what's what
Bought my Loaded Dervish Samba in 2013, still kicking like it's a couple months old. Couldn't be happier.
Yewww! The quality of Loaded is sooo solid
I like how the racer dude was still wearing vans
My first board was a 40 inch mercer. It was about $180 and platypus shaped. My reason for getting that shape was because im not really interested in tricks but i want to dance on or around my board. I also got it that shape for cruising and to avoid wheel bite. I just got into longboarding and i actually just got my first board a few months ago like in july. I mainly just want to cruise though. I have 2 boards now but i want all different types and start a collection 😁
Me having a longboard from Amazon that’s been working for 4 years straight: 👁👄👁
Can you tell me which one you bought please?
Yes please
Please tell!
please tell me
I wanna know too👀
This video definitely helped me confirm the board I had in mind. Mini cruiser 24" maple deck, with pu wheels, and 3.25" aluminium trucks (probably the first thing to upgrade down the road).
Here’s a tip for budget; go to a local skate shop! They have longboards and everything you need, no shipping and often they’re marked down a little bit for the same quality :)
I'm a beginner long boarder and I have brought Retrospec and Magneto. They are great quality boards, but they save money with cheaper trucks and wheels. I ended up replacing the bearings with Redz for 20 bucks and they are amazing!
I was shopping for my own board for like 2 weeks, finally bought one and of course NOW i come across your channel. this would have been so helpful haha
I love your stuff bro. Keep it up and hopefully this channel makes you big bucks soon
Thanks Josh, I appreciate that!
Oh Man, honestly - one of the best LB content channels on RUclips. You're doing an amaizing job.
i got a retrospec as my first longboard to see how it is, super nice for just cruising. im looking for a freestyle longboard that's good quality so yeah
The 20 dollar one? Or something else
My first longboard was a retrospec 🥺💞
I got my first and second longboard from there and I love it. I know some people hate their boards but I enjoy their drop through longboards the most.
Bought an arbor brand freestyle board as my first a few weeks ago. I’m 22, Never skated before, and I totally suck, but I never knew I’d love it so much.
Thanks for the awesome advice and the informative video!
My first long board was a 42" arbor flat fish I was like 15 and I got the battle worn deck and the scars to prove it. Definitely wish safety gear was pushed a little harder at the time though, ate the slide more times than I'd like to admit.
Just in case other beginners are finding this now: I'm a lifelong skater and my wife just got into it, and she just wanted something to cruise along with me. She started on a mini cruiser, but the small size and wheelbase made balancing quite hard as a first time skater. I would like recommend starting with a platypus long board until you gain a good sense of balancing on the board, at least enough to push reliably, before switching to a cruiser (if you want to, or stick to the long board).
That's great insights. Thanks for taking the time to share this Ryan 🙏
This channel is so underrated.. Your content is amazing, keep it up!
Thanks man, stoked to hear that!
Suggestion For New Longboarders: If you have a low budget, upgrade your board with Zealous bearings. They’re great bearings that are under $20. Just remember not to clean or relube them though, since they use a special nano-ceramic lube. This shouldn’t matter though since they'll last a few years without any cleaning.
I have my 15 year old red bones in my penny nickle board, and they still glide smooth as butter. I've taken them completely apart 3 times, cleaned them with rubbing alcohol, then re-lubed with red bones speed cream.
@@brianfischer5609 I personally love red bones, but I usually dont recommend them to new skaters because of the higher maintenance
Been here since 200 and am glad that you are doing so well, I watched all your videos full through to help with the algorithm since you deserve a more subs, cheers mate
Mannn that means a lot, thank you. Really appreciate that!
I’ve been riding a local company boards for a while and my local shop that isn’t that far away from me is pretty awesome. I live in the mountains and weight 260 because of my height and weight so I push them to the limit by nature but they always work with me and never argue back or anything. I love my boards
My first board was a never summer and ever since then I've been in love with the boards so much so I own 2 now a clutch and heist but sadly I had to buy them used since the company has stopped making longboards and is now focusing they're attention to their snowboards. I would strongly recommend never summer if you can find one. Great build and excellent quality boards
I started boarding earlier this year on a Kryptonics (very affordable but I wouldn't buy again) then a Sector 9 but I wasn't completely comfortable until I bought my Landyahtz Tugboat! After trying out cruisers at a skate shop it was the best board for me and it totally helped me gain confidence in my skating! 1000/10 would highly recommend!
your videos are so underrated your quality standards are very very good
I used to recommend a volador for a first board IF you aren't sure you like skating, and/or aren't sure you're able to balance. the 60 dollar board i bought from amazon was perfect for that for me. Once I knew I liked it, and could do it, I got nicer wheels and bearings, then later when I had the money, got nicer trucks. It was great, though I'd never buy another, that time of getting a cheap one to try the activity has come and gone. Then I finally got a nice bracket board, and love what the Volador did for me. But that was back when they were $60,. Now that they're 120 bucks, they're not worth it anymore.
me on amazon before this video 👁👄👁
My first board was in the high cost category. It was a long island pintail longboard, it was the best impulse buy of my life, the pintail is such a comfy cruising board and i recommend long island as a high quality brand, but be weary of tail-scrape stopping with your board if you're going for a pintail, my pin's tail aint so sharp no more
BRO YOUR CHANEL IS SO UNDERRATED!! I just subbed finished binge watching all your vids, great stuff and so helpful keep it up👍
Last summer I got a $200 Santa Cruz board as my 1st in a North Carolina skate shop and haven’t looked back since.
Awesome! Stoked to hear that
is a pintail good. i found one with a dope art job on it and i really want to get it.
Personally I have a goldcoast classic blond pintail, I bought it two years ago and it’s been great, funny enough I picked it up at a vans shoe store, I changed out the wheels and bearings primarily to change up the look of the board and it’s been great
Trying to start long boarding and this vid helped SOOO much!. Thanksss
Thanks. That did help. I want to go riding with my wife when she goes biking. Just cruising down the concrete trails.
I bought a drop down longboard and it's the best for me
I've been researching what longboard to get for my daughter who is 12 and I have to say this video was really helpful. Decided to go with Landyachtz Drop Cat 33, hope she likes it!
Love the content man.
I recently got a drop through board and would love to see you make a video about them regarding pros/cons and how to get the best use out of them. Cheers!
I went to the beach last week and my friend who lives down there let me ride her regular board and her electric longboard. I fell in love and just ordered a 75 dollar one off Amazon that has really good reviews. I can’t wait to get it and if I like it I’m upgrading.
I also recommended Yocaher brand as well, it is in the midrange price category and the shipping is incorporated in the price. It is online. They have pretty solid boards, (my longboard is literally in my profile picture). Great video dude!
I just turned 49. Used to skate and BMX in the 80's and 90's but never had a longie. Just ordered my first. Cheers dude! ✌✌✌
Subbed at 400, already at 2k... growing up too fast 😪 fr tho, another banger. This channel is gonna be big.
Yooo thanks Hayden, appreciate that!
already at 9k now, predicting 50k soon the videos are just too high quality not too
Good watch. I'm a snowboarder picking up longboarding to help my riding addiction during spring and summer.
I got a $300 landyacht for free on a garage sale!
Holy fuck was this the most honest video I’ve ever watched. Thank you.
I have a long board recommendation: Beercan Boards they are good quality mid range in terms of price and they are really cool
I actually got a pretty sweet long board on amazon. For under 100. Suits me well. I really love it. The bearings and trucks were all high quality.
Some extra comments from someone who's been longboarding for a while:
For dancing, I'd say get a topmount dancer so you have big kicks. Landyachtz, bastl and timber are good makes.
For cruising, if you seriously want something to commute on or go a long distance, get a dropthrough, dropdown or doubledrop. They get your foot as close to the ground as possible and it makes it easier to push. I commute in a city and use a landyachtz switch with big soft wheels. I spend less effort and go much quicker than people on cruisers. The lack of a tail and big turning circle hasn't really been that much of an issue, YMMV.
For downhill/freeride, everyone has to start somewhere. Remember to get slide gloves and protection. Landyachtz, rocket and rayne are good makes. Learn to slide on a small hill, preferably with someone to teach you.
If you are unsure you can get a dancer as you can try light downhill/freeride on them. If you like downhill then get a proper downhill/freeride deck.
Yea I got a switchblade and the turning radius has caused some bails but overall it's a great board.
This is awesome info, thanks for taking the time to share this
This is good to hear, I'm not interested in doing more than cruising but I live in a suburban/rural area so I was looking at drop throughs for extra stability on bad roads. But everywhere I've looked when I try to research good cruising ones tells me to just get a minicruiser. Will continue my quest for a dropthrough for cruising!
This video was great. I haven’t had a board since I was a kid. I just want something for cruising. This helped a lot. Thanks.
Glad to hear that! Welcome back 🌊🔥
this would’ve been useful a couple months ago when i ordered my first longboard 😅
Ye, came here found your video because online shops don't give me any info on how to pick the right board.
Thank you for this!
Ad before the video: "I'm gonna teach you how to pick out a board"
Me: damn yt.. That's fucked
The Sector 9 Lookouts are also very good beginner boards, I went from a penny to the Bico Lookout (beautiful board, $200) and I'm honestly very pleased with it. Fast, very easy to balance on, and great quality bamboo. Flexes pretty well without feeling like it will snap. The only thing I have a problem with it is the bearings, but Zumies carries REDS bearings for pretty cheap, which makes the board feel like butter. I use my board mostly to get from point A to point B, as well as just free cruising for enjoyment. One of the best investments I've ever made.
Santa cruz longboards my favorite!
I haven’t longboarded since I was a kid but now that I’m getting back into it I need a brush up
I kind of want a magneto bamboo longboard wish me luck its $130
The moment I said that he said the brands were not good lol
Wow the most likes I've ever had is 2. Thanks guys lol
@@laurenc1376 I bought a swelltech or state instead
@@laurenc1376 I bought a Swelltech surf skate instead
well shit...I did too..
bro you're such a solid youtuber like your advice is so reliable and non-bias, i just ordered a penny longboard based on your recommendation. love ur work
Ayyy thanks! Soo stoked to hear that. Have fun with your new longboard
I've had my longboard for months and I've adapted to it well, it's a cruiser and I love it
To help me to see if I liked long boarding or skate boarding is I went to a friends house that has both and let me try it out and long board felt a lot for comfortable and stable for me:)